Vcand 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 120.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 1,440.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 720.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Voriconazole |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Invasive aspergillosis
- Candidemia
- Disseminated candidiasis
- Esophageal candidiasis
- Scedosporium apiospermum infections
- Fusarium species infections
- Refraction to other therapy
Pharmacology
- Triazole antifungal medication
- Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis
- Inhibition of CYP450-dependent 14-alpha sterol demethylase
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration
- Loading dose regimen
- Maintenance dose regimen
- Injection administration
- Different dosage for different conditions
Interaction
- CYP3A4, CYP2C9 and CYP2C19 inhibitors and inducers
- Increased concentrations and activity of drugs
- Co-administration with Phenytoin or Efavirenz
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Voriconazole
- Co-administration with specific drugs
- Risk of serious adverse reactions or loss of efficacy
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Anemia
- Blurred vision
- Headache
- Chest pain
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk
Precautions & Warnings
- Long term exposure requires careful assessment of benefit-risk balance
- Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin reported with long-term treatment
Use in Special Populations
- Efficacy to children under 12 years of age not established
Overdose Effects
- No data found about overdose of Vcand
Therapeutic Class
- Other Antifungal preparations
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstituting suspension
- Shake the bottle well before adding water
- Discard suspension 14 days after reconstitution
Storage Conditions
- Store in dry place
- Store between 2°C to 8°C for powder
- Store between 15°C to 30°C for reconstituted suspension